The BA (Hons) in Accounting is a three-year course that prepares graduates for a global career in accounting and business and the pursuit of professional accounting qualifications. This course is accredited by various professional accounting bodies and boasts maximum available exemptions for those students wishing to pursue a professional accounting qualification. Further exemptions are available with the Irish Taxation Institute allowing graduates the opportunity to pursue various roles in taxation.
Accountancy is the language of business and the accountancy profession plays a pivotal role in delivering essential professional services and advice to all sectors in the Irish economy. Accounting degree graduates are in high demand in accountancy firms, industry, financial services and the public sector.
The modern accounting professional leads on vital issues such as advances in technology, promoting and accounting for sustainability, and diversity and inclusion within the profession.
If you have a genuine interest in the world of finance and business and are commercially aware, this course is for you.
Course Structure
The course is structured around four key specialisms, namely: Accounting, Taxation, Finance, and Audit & Assurance, where basic accounting, analytical and problem-solving skills are developed.
The first year of this course includes a range of fundamental business modules ensuring that students acquire the necessary foundation knowledge, skills and competencies in both accounting and business acumen before specialising in the core accounting modules in years 2 and 3 of the course.
Is this course for you?
Mathematics and English are good indicator subjects for a career in accounting.
Mathematics is useful as Accounting is a mathematical subject. English is important as you will need to explain complex accounting concepts to non-accountants in simple language.
The course will start your journey to a professional accounting qualification which will open local, national and international career opportunities.
Special Features:
Maximum available exemptions from the professional accounting bodies including Chartered Accountants Ireland (ACA), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
Further exemptions available from the Irish Taxation Institute (ITI).
Final year Chartered Accountants Ireland sponsored award and prize.
Strong practical transferrable skills developed in On-Line Accounting Software, Revenue On-Line Services (ROS) and Microsoft Office applications.
Range of graduate job opportunities in multiple sectors including professional services, accountancy practices, industry, financial services and government upon completion of the course.
Summer internship programmes available in various accounting firms at the end of year 2.
Annual networking opportunities including guest lectures, employer presentations, EY business challenge, professional accounting body presentations, interview skills workshop and CV preparation workshop.
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Fundamental Financial Accounting 1
Computer Applications
Communications
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Fundamental Financial Accounting 2
Accounting Law 1
Accounting Law 2
Management 1
Management 2
Quantitative Techniques 1
Quantitative Techniques 2
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
Year 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Financial Reporting 1
Management Accounting 1
Cost Accounting
Financial Reporting 2
Information Systems 1
Business Tax for Self-Employed and VAT
Commercial/Corporate Law for Accountants 1
Corporate Finance in Accounting
Introduction to Marketing
Information Systems 2
Income Tax
Commercial/Corporate Law for Accountants 2
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
Year 3
Semester 5
Semester 6
Management Accounting 2
Advanced Financial Reporting 2
Strategic Analysis
Advanced Management Accounting
Audit and Assurance 1
Capital Taxes and Succession
Advanced Financial Reporting 1
Advanced Corporate Finance 2
Advanced Corporate Finance 1
Audit and Assurance 2
Corporation Tax
Strategic Positioning
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
What are the minimum entry requirements?
2 Subjects: H5
4 Subjects: O6 / H7
English or Irish: O4 / H6
Mathematics: O3 / H6
What follow-on study opportunities are available?
Professional Accountancy Exams (see exemptions below)
Professional Taxation Exams (see exemptions below)
Master of Business or other taught or research Master's Degrees at SETU and other universities.
Professional Master's in Education (PME)
What exemptions will I receive?
Chartered Accountants Ireland (ACA)
CA Proficiency 1 (CAP 1) - all subjects
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Applied Knowledge Level - all subjects
Applied Skills Level - all subjects
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
Financial Leadership Programme (FLP)
Certificate Level - all subjects
Operational Level - all subjects
Operational Case Study
Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA)
Foundation Level - all subjects
Professional Level - all subjects
Irish Tax Institute (ITI)
Chartered Tax Advisor (Part 1) - 3 subjects
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What will I be able to do when I finish the course?
Graduate opportunities exist as a trainee accountant in professional services firms such as Ernst & Young (EY), Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC), Grant Thornton, Deloitte, KPMG and the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC).
Many graduates also find employment in accountancy practices, industry, government roles and in the financial services sectors such as banking, insurance, financial analysis and fund management.
A period of further study will allow the graduate to qualify as a professional accountant.
Completion of a Professional Master's in Education (PME) will allow the graduate to pursue a career in post-primary teaching.
